Cost of living in Iraq compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 15% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,947 Dinar (2,076 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,146 Dinar (2,390 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,506 Dinar (916 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,433 Dinar (375 ₦) | 752 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,444 Dinar (638 ₦) | 708 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 953 Dinar (249 ₦) | 533 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,647 Dinar (692 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,289 Dinar (337 ₦) | 847 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 796 Dinar (208 ₦) | 961 ₦ | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,545 Dinar (665 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,344 Dinar (5,315 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | + 88% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,385 Dinar (362 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 975 Dinar (255 ₦) | 361 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 4% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,001,590 Dinar (261,683 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 755,170 Dinar (197,302 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 123,374 Dinar (32,234 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 540,872 Dinar (141,312 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 416,277 Dinar (108,760 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 146,199 Dinar (38,197 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47,035 Dinar (12,289 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 289,933 Dinar (75,750 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 132,738 Dinar (34,680 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,410 Dinar (1,414 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,209 Dinar (4,496 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 350% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 29,378 Dinar (7,675 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 45,300 Dinar (11,835 ₦) | 11,438 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 82,483 Dinar (21,550 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 65,310 Dinar (17,063 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,553,100 Dinar (5,369,863 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 587 Dinar (153 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 61,789 Dinar (16,143 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 30% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,938 Dinar (768 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,479 Dinar (1,431 ₦) | 2,343 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Dinar (6,532 ₦) | 15,181 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,518 Dinar (919 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,961 Dinar (774 ₦) | 902 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,739 Dinar (977 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,598 Dinar (418 ₦) | 354 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,767 Dinar (723 ₦) | 520 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,411 Dinar (2,981 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 12% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22,261 Dinar (5,816 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17,246 Dinar (4,506 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 37,928 Dinar (9,909 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 61,624 Dinar (16,100 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,392 Dinar (2,454 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,118 Dinar (1,076 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,658 Dinar (956 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 363,903 Dinar (95,076 ₦) | 163,040 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 121 Dinar (32 ₦) | 33 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 78,476 Dinar (20,503 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,155 Dinar (563 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,047 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iraq is 6% cheaper than in Nigeria
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